Antoninianus - Otacilia Severa PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Otacilia Severa (Marcia Otacilia Severa) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, right hand drawing veil and holding transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae.
Purity of the empress.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Otacilia Severa (PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during this period, which led to inflation and a decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.